Chapter 50: 50: MOVIE GONE WRONG.

There was one thing June never expected to hear from a model student like Nyx.

To skip class.

But Nyx Faux had openly declared just that, right after pulling June from his seat and leading him away.

June followed—at this point, anything was better than spending another torturous three hours in class, listening to a million ways to open a dungeon without losing a body part.

June had followed Nyx out of school. To his surprise, Nyx wasn’t just skipping class—he was skipping school entirely?!

What had gotten into this nerd?!

"Since when have you started slacking off?" June questioned, staring at him as the two sat down at the back of a cab.

"I learned it from you," Nyx said, staring back firmly.

June blinked. "You... I never told you to learn such bad habits from me. You make it sound like I’m an irresponsible elder."

"Well, you are."

"..." June blinked at him, speechless.

"And you’re only three years older."

"I’m still older." June leaned back, folding his arms. "So where the hell are we going? Let me guess—some big library where you can read more?"

Nyx stared at him. "It’s a surprise."

June shook his head, closing his eyes. "Whatever."

---

June was indeed surprised when they arrived at their destination. He found himself standing right before a movie theater.

June blinked. "What are we doing here?"

"Watching some movies, of course." Nyx stared at June. "Isn’t this something you like?"

June had flashbacks of when he took Nyx to the movies as well. "I’m not going to pair with you. Give up," he insisted.

Nyx nodded. "Yeah, sure. I won’t ask you to. I just want you to have fun."

His words were sweet and considerate, but June was panicking. He stepped backwards, hugging himself as he said, "What are you up to now? Are you possessed or something?"

"No. I just came to watch some movies with you. I’ve already bought the tickets. So let’s go in before it starts." Nyx turned and made his way in.

June stood there watching him leave, endless thoughts running through his mind. Is he possessed? He made the sign of the cross multiple times and clasped his hands together.

"Dear Jesus, protect your dear unproblematic rich son." He nodded as he followed Nyx inside.

---

The two of them were seated in the front row, extremely close to the projector, while waiting for the movie to begin.

June looked around and realized only the two of them were in the room. "Where is everyone else...?"

"They’re on their way, I guess," Nyx replied, eyes on the screen.

A few minutes passed and still no one showed. "Are you sure they’re coming...?"

"Shh, the movie is starting," Nyx said.

"..."

June gasped, staring at him. "Huh?"

"I booked the room for the two of us alone," Nyx said, eyes fixed on the movie that was just beginning.

"Huh?" June was speechless. "Why would you do that?"

Nyx didn’t reply; he kept his eyes on the screen as June shook his head.

"What a weirdo." June folded his arms and turned to stare at the screen.

The movie began, and the first scene that popped up were two guys making out.

Nyx got a jumpscare from the scene. Like a teen seeing sex for the first time, his eyes popped as he glared at the explicit scene, jaw dropping.

June raised an eyebrow. "What the hell is this...?"

Panicking, Nyx picked up the remote and fast-forwarded the scene almost immediately. "Maybe it’s a glitch..."

It was another scene of the two guys kissing intensely and then soon making out.

"..."

"..."

"What the..." June raised an eyebrow, speechless.

Nyx was panicking. He was clearly beyond shocked and confused at the scene, which was different from what he expected. "What’s this... how is this..." He skipped and skipped, but more explicit scenes kept coming. "What’s this..."

Then finally, a scene with the two guys talking on a sidewalk.

Nyx let out a sigh of relief as he wiped sweat from his forehead.

June was still confused, wondering what the hell was happening and why Nyx had brought him here to see this.

"Let’s enjoy... the show..." Nyx said nervously.

And just then, from talking on the sidewalk, the two guys in the movie were in a room making out explicitly again.

Nyx’s jaw dropped as he picked up the remote. "What’s wrong with them... why can’t they take a break..."

He was about to skip when June stopped him, holding down his hand. "Don’t skip it." He stared at Nyx. "Now start talking. What’s all this? And why are we here watching this?"

Nyx stared at him, swallowed hard nervously, and explained, "Well, actually... I asked for movies that could help build up people’s compatibility and connection, and they gave me this... I didn’t think it’d be... in this way..." His cheeks flushed.

June didn’t know whether to laugh or what. He simply scoffed. "Are you dumb or what? Don’t you check a movie before watching?" He teased, shaking his head and turning to the scene of the boys still making out.

"Let’s stop the movie if—"

"No," June shook his head, legs crossed, arms folded as he stared at the movie. "Don’t change anything... since you want to increase our compatibility so badly, let’s continue watching."

"Huh?" Nyx was speechless. "Continue...?"

"Yes. You’re twenty, right? An adult. So let’s continue." He folded his arms, paying in-depth attention to the scene ahead. "Maybe we could probably learn a lot from this."

"..."

Nyx was speechless, his cheeks flushed. "Learn...?" He slowly turned and stared at the scene of the intense sex happening. The moaning and details... he gasped.

June stared at him. "Don’t tell me this is your first time watching such scenes..."

Nyx said nothing. He simply stared at June while blinking innocently.

June raised an eyebrow, staring at him with a teasing look as he smiled. "So it is your first time..." He said, staring down at his lap, between his legs. "Are you getting... hard...?"

Nyx instantly adjusted his legs and turned around. "You’re overthinking and seeing things..."

June burst out into laughter as he turned back to the movie. "Okay, I won’t tease you and won’t make you watch again. Let’s go."

---

June and Nyx stepped out of the movie theater, with Nyx walking nervously, running a hand through the back of his neck.

June, on the other hand, kept teasing and laughing at Nyx, reminding him of how nervous he was in there and how he panicked every second.

June shook his head as he said, "Cute."

Nyx stopped walking and turned to stare at June. "I’m sorry for showing you that... I didn’t expect it to be like that... next time I’ll check properly before showing you anything..."

June folded his arms, staring at him with a smile. "So you’re even thinking of a next time..." He shook his head. "Hopeless indeed."

June sighed, hesitating for a while in thought. After a brief second, he turned to Nyx and said, "Hey, golden puppy."

Nyx, who was looking down, looked up to meet his gaze.

June sighed with a neutral expression. "Since you’re so desperate to pair up... sure then. Let’s pair up." He casually recalled what Ryan said about punishment for those without a pair before the deadline.

Getting paired with him was better than going through that punishment. Besides, it wasn’t as though getting paired with him would mean their compatibility would be that high.

They’d probably lose with a compatibility below fifty and end up without a pair. June thought, and the thought comforted him.

Nyx, on the other hand, blinked, speechless. "Do you mean it...?"

"Yeah. Of course. Let’s just be pairs. Happy now? Can I rest...?"

Nyx said nothing. He didn’t even move. He stood there like a statue, staring at June like someone who had met a shocking revelation.

"Hey... are you okay...?" June asked, waving his hand over his face.

Nyx nodded like a robot. "Yes. I am... let’s go..." He turned and began walking off awkwardly.

June watched him leave while following behind. "Are you sure you’re okay...?"

Nyx nodded again. "I am..." He slipped and fell down.

"..." June blinked as he rushed to help him up. "Are you sure you’re okay?"

Nyx got up again awkwardly with a nod. "Yes... I’m fine... I’m just shocked..." He said, continuing to move again.

June stood behind him, watching him walk off awkwardly like one who forgot how to walk. He couldn’t help but smile as he tilted his head. "Is that his way of getting excited?"

And it actually was, because Nyx walked awkwardly for a few seconds and soon fell down again.

"Hey." June had to rush and help him up, this time helping him walk so he wouldn’t end up in a gutter soon.

———————

EXTRA SCENE.

———————

Ryan was heading to his dorm during the day when he bumped into Nyx.

Ryan raised an eyebrow. "Looking for June? Oh, he’s not—"

"No, I’m looking for you."

Nyx blinked. "Me? Why?"

"Help me... convince him to pair with me." Nyx offered, handing him a bag of chips.

Ryan stared at him with a neutral expression. "First, I don’t like snacks. And secondly, June doesn’t seem interested, so you should give up."

"But... you said I shouldn’t give up... back then."

Ryan raised an eyebrow. He couldn’t believe Nyx was using his own words against him now. He scoffed, folding his arms. "We’re friends, and it seems he’s not interested, so I can’t force it, and neither can you."

Nyx blinked as he said, "No need to force it..." He said. "Just give me recommendations... don’t do anything else... and I’ll follow..."

Ryan hesitated with his cold expression. Nyx feared the cold nerd would turn him down. But Ryan casually adjusted his glasses as he said to him.

"Okay then. Welcome aboard, dear student."

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